KIA Sorento 2014 3.G Owner's Manual

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53. Move the lever down (to SET-),
and release it at the desired
speed. The SET indicator light in
the instrument cluster will illumi-
nate. Release the accelerator
pedal at the same time. The
desired speed will automatically
be maintained.On a steep grade, the vehicle mayslow down or speed up slightly whilegoing uphill or downhill.
To increase cruise control set
speed:Follow either of these procedures:
 Move the lever up (to RES+) and hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate.
Release the lever at the speed you
want.
 Move the lever up (to RES+) and release it immediately.
The cruising speed will increase by
2km/h (or 1 mph) each time you
move the lever up (to RES+) in this
manner.
To decrease the cruising
speed:Follow either of these procedures:
 Move the lever down (to SET-) andhold it. Your vehicle will gradually
slow down. Release the lever at the
speed you want to maintain.
 Move the lever down (to SET-) and release it immediately.
The cruising speed will decrease
by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) each time you
move the lever down (to SET-) in
this manner.
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To temporarily accelerate with
the cruise control on:If you want to speed up temporarily
when the cruise control is on,
depress the accelerator pedal.
Increased speed will not interfere
with cruise control operation or
change the set speed.
To return to the set speed, take your
foot off the accelerator.
To cancel cruise control, do
one of the following: Press the brake pedal.
 Shift into N (Neutral) with an auto-matic transaxle.
 Push the CANCEL switch located on the steering wheel.
 Decrease the vehicle speed lower than the memory speed by 15
km/h (9 mph ).
 Decrease the vehicle speed to less than approximately 40 km/h (25
mph).
Each of these actions will cancelcruise control operation (the SETindicator light in the instrument clus-ter will go off), but it will not turn thesystem off. If you wish to resumecruise control operation, push theRES + switch located on your steer-ing wheel. You will return to your pre-viously preset speed.
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5To resume cruising speed at
more than approximately 40
km/h (25 mph):If any method other than the
CRUISE button was used to cancel
cruising speed and the system is still
activated, the most recent set speed
will automatically resume when you
move the lever up (to RES+).
It will not resume, however, if the
vehicle speed has dropped below
approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
To turn cruise control off, do
one of the following: Press the CRUISE button (the
CRUISE indicator light in the
instrument cluster will go off).
 Turn the ignition off.Both of these actions cancel cruise control operation. If you want toresume cruise control operation,repeat the steps provided in “To setcruise control speed” on the previouspage.
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The BSD (Blind spot detection) sys-
tem uses a radar sensor to alert the
driver while driving.
It senses the rear side territory of the
vehicle and provides information to
the driver.➀
BSD(Blind spot detection)
Warning range is dependent on your
vehicle speed. However, if your vehi-
cle speed is speedy about 10km/h
than other vehicle, the warning is not
operated.
➁ LCA(Lane change assist)
When the vehicle is approaching to
your vehicle at high speed, the warn-
ing is operated.BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM (BSD) (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
• Always check the road condi- tions while driving for unex-
pected situations even
though the BSD (Blind spot
detection) system is operat-
ing.
 Never use the BSD system as a replacement for careful driv-
ing practices. Drivers should
always use their mirrors and
look over their shoulders to
detect other vehicles when
changing lanes. The BSD sys-
tem is only intended to sup-
plement safe practices.
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5Operating conditionsThe indicator on the switch will illumi-
nate when the BSD (Blind spot
detection) system switch is pressed
with the ignition switch ON. If vehicle
speed exceeds 30 km/h (18.6 mph)
the system will activate.
If the ignition switch is turned OFF
and ON the system returns to the
previous state.
When the system is not used turn the
system off by turning off the switch.
When the system is turned on the
warning light will illuminate for 3 sec-
onds on the outside rearview mirror.
Warning typeThe system will activate when:
1.The system is on
2.Vehicle speed is above 30 km/h
(18.6 mph)
3.Other vehicles are detected in the rear side
If a vehicle is detected within the
boundary of the system, a yellow
warning light will illuminate inside of
the outside rearview mirror glass.
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The second stage alarm will activate
when:
1.The first stage alert is on
2.The turn signal is on to change alane or the hazard warning light is
on
When the second stage alert is acti-
vated, a warning light will illuminate
on the outside rearview mirror hous-
ing and a alarm will sound.
Detecting sensorThe sensors are located on inside of
the rear bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean
for the system to work properly.
Warning messageThe message will appear to notify
the driver if there are foreign sub-
stances on the rear bumper or it is
hot near the rear bumper. The light
on the switch and the system will
turn off automatically.
Remove the foreign matter on the
rear bumper.
If the system does not work normally
even though the foreign matter is
removed, take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.
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5If the system does not work properly,
a warning message will appear and
the light on the switch will turn off.
The system will turn off automatical-
ly.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
 The warning light on the out-
side rearview mirror housing
will illuminate whenever a
vehicle is detected at the rear
side by the system.
To avoid accidents, do not
focus only on the warning
light and neglect to see the
surroundings of the vehicle.
 Drive safely even though the vehicle is equipped with a
BSD (Blind spot detection)
system. Do not solely rely on
the system but check for your-
self before changing lanes.
The system may not alert the
driver in some conditions so
always check the surround-
ings while driving.
CAUTION
 The system may not work properly if the bumper hasbeen replaced or if repair workhas been done near the sen-sor.
 The detection area differs according to the roads width.If the road is narrow the sys-tem may detect other vehiclesin the next lane.
 To the contrary, if the road is very wide the system may notdetect other vehicles.
 The system may turn off due to strong electromagneticwaves.
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Non-operating conditionDriver's AttentionThe driver must be cautious in the
following situations in which the sys-
tem may not assist the driver and
may not function properly.
- Curved roads, tollgates, etc.
- The surrounding of the sensor iscovered by rain, snow, mud, etc
- The rear bumper near the sensor is covered or hidden with a foreign
matter such as a sticker, bumper
guard, bicycle stand etc.
- The rear bumper is damaged or the sensor is out of place.
- The height of the vehicle is changed or altered such as when
the trunk is loaded with heavy
objects, or has abnormal tire pres-
sure etc.
- Due to bad weather such as heavy rain or snow.
- A fixed object is near such as a guardrail, etc. - A lot of amount of metal sub-
stances are near the vehicles such
as a construction area.
- A big vehicle is near such as a bus or truck.
- A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
- A flat trailer like vehicle is near.
- If the vehicle has started at the same time as the vehicle next to it
and has accelerated.
- When the other vehicle passes by very fast.
- When changing lanes.
- When going down or up a steep road where the height of the lane is
different.
- When the other vehicle drives at the rear very nearby or drives very
close.
- When the temperature near the bumper is high.
- When a trailer or carrier is installed.
Outside rearview mirror may not alert the driver when:- The outside rearview mirror hous- ing is covered with foreign matter.
- The window is covered with foreign matter.
- The windows are severely tinted.
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5Active ECO operationActive ECO helps improve fuel effi-
ciency by controlling certain engine
and transaxle system operating
parameters. Fuel efficiency depends
on the driver's driving habit and road
condition.  When the Active ECO button is
pressed the ECO indicator (green)
will illuminate to show that the
Active ECO is operating.
 When the Active ECO is activated, it will remain on until the Active
ECO button is pressed again.
Active ECO does not turn off when
the engine is restarted. To turn off
Active ECO, press the Active ECO
button again.
 If Active ECO is turned off, the sys- tem will return to normal mode.
When Active ECO is activated: The engine noise may get louder.
 The vehicle speed may slightly bereduced.
 The air conditioner performance may be affected.
Limitation of Active ECO oper-
ation:If the following conditions occur while
Active ECO is operating, the system
operation is limited even though
there is no change in the ECO indi-
cator.
 When the coolant temperature islow: The system will be limited until
engine performance becomes nor-
mal.
 When driving up a hill: The system will be limited to gain power when
driving uphill because the engine
torque is restricted.
 When using sports mode: The sys- tem will be limited according to the
shift location.
 When the accelerator pedal is deeply depressed for a few sec-
onds: The system will be limited,
judging that the driver wants to
speed up.
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Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where
you drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how
many miles (kilometers) you can get
from a gallon (liter) of fuel. To operate
your vehicle as economically as pos-
sible, use the following driving sug-
gestions to help save money in both
fuel and repairs:
 Drive smoothly. Accelerate at amoderate rate. Don't make "jack-
rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts
and maintain a steady cruising
speed. Don't race between stop-
lights. Try to adjust your speed to
the traffic so you don't have to
change speeds unnecessarily.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance from other vehicles so you
can avoid unnecessary braking.
This also reduces brake wear.
 Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your
vehicle uses. Driving at a moderate
speed, especially on the highway,
is one of the most effective ways to
reduce fuel consumption.  Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This
can increase fuel consumption and
also increase wear on these com-
ponents. In addition, driving with
your foot resting on the brake pedal
may cause the brakes to overheat,
which reduces their effectiveness
and may lead to more serious con-
sequences.
 Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pres-
sure. Incorrect inflation, either too
much or too little, results in unnec-
essary tire wear. Check the tire
pressures at least once a month.
 Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper align-
ment can result from hitting curbs
or driving too fast over irregular
surfaces. Poor alignment causes
faster tire wear and may also result
in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption.  Keep your vehicle in good condi-
tion. For better fuel economy and
reduced maintenance costs, main-
tain your vehicle in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
section 7. If you drive your vehicle
in severe conditions, more frequent
maintenance is required (see sec-
tion 7 for details).
 Keep your vehicle clean. For maxi- mum service, your vehicle should
be kept clean and free of corrosive
materials. It is especially important
that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be
allowed to accumulate on the
underside of the vehicle. This extra
weight can result in increased fuel
consumption and also contribute to
corrosion.
 Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces- sary weight in your vehicle. Weight
reduces fuel economy.
 Don't let the engine idle longer than necessary. If you are waiting
(and not in traffic), turn off your
engine and restart only when
you're ready to go.ECONOMICAL OPERATION
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